[Q] On screen keys - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

When you use the on screen keys how do you take of the other ones I use nstools but they still light up when I start it up and I have to touch them to turn off the light how I permanently turn them off?

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Why you would want to use the on screen buttons with the Nexus S? If you do this, than what are you doing with the real buttons on the bottom of the phone? Isn't that just wasting more screen real estate by using the on screen buttons?

timetosave said:
Why you would want to use the on screen buttons with the Nexus S? If you do this, than what are you doing with the real buttons on the bottom of the phone? Isn't that just wasting more screen real estate by using the on screen buttons?
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I know but I like them do you know how to turn the other ones off?
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Nope. Sorry. Actually trying to find out how to disable some of the notifications (lights) on my built in buttons to potentially save more battery life.

That's easy get nstools app and you'll find it
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bord1er said:
That's easy get nstools app and you'll find it
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Thanks. That was it.

You sure software keys? I think you mean hardware keys lol
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if i reading correctly. if you want onscreen buttons than GET A GALAXY NEXUS!!

TigaTiger said:
if i reading correctly. if you want onscreen buttons than GET A GALAXY NEXUS!!
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Umm yeah I can do that to lol but I had already had them on my nexus s?
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What's the current problem? Setting BLN to 0 turns my cap buttons off (effectively) permanently while using the phone.

Harbb said:
What's the current problem? Setting BLN to 0 turns my cap buttons off (effectively) permanently while using the phone.
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How did u do it is there a app or something I been trying to keep them off
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bord1er said:
How did u do it is there a app or something I been trying to keep them off
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Manually through sysfs or NSTools (same thing). You may need NSTools or an init.d script to do it each boot though.

I used nstools but with nstools everytime I turn off the screen and turn it back on the touch keys would light up still and I have to touch them again to turn of the light I want them to stay off
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I just tried myself using the latest stable Trinity 1320 and with timeout set to 0 and bln on the buttons stay off even after switching the screen on and off multiple times. Unsure what's going on there. What kernel and version are you using?

I was trying it on the maxr1x 19.5 I haven't tryed on v20.0?
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bord1er said:
I was trying it on the maxr1x 19.5 I haven't tryed on v20.0?
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Set delay to 500 Ms not 0
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w8setter said:
Set delay to 500 Ms not 0
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That would keep it off for sure
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Disable softkey backlighting?

Is it possible to disable the backlight for the soft keys?
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I'm pretty sure there isn't a way but don't quote me on that. My logic is because it seems the backlit keys use the screen light to actually become backlit they aren't like a separate area really.
I think they are on a separate sensor. In CM7 they would be off a lot of the time.
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Yes they can be disabled.
chrisjm00 said:
Is it possible to disable the backlight for the soft keys?
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You can try the LEDS hack (root) from the market.. I know it works on the inc, haven't tried it on the thunderbolt though I know it's not listed as "supported".. worth a shot
Could you point me in the direction I need to go?
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Leds hack is a no go. Thanks though.
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flyodd said:
I'm pretty sure there isn't a way but don't quote me on that. My logic is because it seems the backlit keys use the screen light to actually become backlit they aren't like a separate area really.
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There are two LEDs at the bottom of the phone that light the keys. I accidentally covered them up when replacing my LCD so I have no backlight for the keys now and...I kinda like it! They aren't bleeding into the screen now too.
06ms6 said:
There are two LEDs at the bottom of the phone that light the keys. I accidentally covered them up when replacing my LCD so I have no backlight for the keys now and...I kinda like it! They aren't bleeding into the screen now too.
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They can be disabled in the kernel.
You can disable them.by editing the framework also =)
App called "screen filter" has the option for it. Only lasts as long as its open though(runs in background, open in notifications). But it does work.
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Ughh I've been trying to get this working for a week and no luck. Anyone have a good solid solution to disable the backlight?
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emarusamun said:
App called "screen filter" has the option for it. Only lasts as long as its open though(runs in background, open in notifications). But it does work.
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Nice to know.. i used screen filter religiously on previous phones but the option never worked for me
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[Q]Soft key backlight issue on NS4G

Hey guys, I'm running cm7 on my nexus s 4g and sometimes when the screen is off the soft key backlight comes on. Wondering if I'm the only one with this issue.
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I think that is the BLN (back light notification)
It's suppose to come on when the screen is off if you have a text message or something like that.
Look for an app on the Market called "BLN" to turn it off
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fergie716 said:
I think that is the BLN (back light notification)
It's suppose to come on when the screen is off if you have a text message or something like that.
Look for an app on the Market called "BLN" to turn it off
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That did it...Thanks man!
Sammy seriously needs to DIAF for not putting a notification LED on this phone...
synaesthetic said:
Sammy seriously needs to DIAF for not putting a notification LED on this phone...
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Amen brother!! Its become such a standard it doesn't make sense not to
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Soft key lites

Anyone know of a mod or app to shut off the soft(copasative) lights on my evo? I don't need them.
Thanks,
Charles
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If you are running cm7 or cm9, check out this guide for dimming the screen, just set all the button values to zero and the soft buttons won't light up anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702125
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HarlanPepper0010 said:
If you are running cm7 or cm9, check out this guide for dimming the screen, just set all the button values to zero and the soft buttons won't light up anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702125
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No I'm running sense 1.0
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Chaz187 said:
No I'm running sense 1.0
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Theres a app called screen filter that lets u turn them off
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you could always install MikG 3.11 and run Miktweaks which is built into the ROM; it has the option to disable the illumination for those buttons.
sasquatchotragavaca said:
Theres a app called screen filter that lets u turn them off
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Tried it didn't like it but thanks!
Charles
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lostsoul77 said:
you could always install MikG 3.11 and run Miktweaks which is built into the ROM; it has the option to disable the illumination for those buttons.
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I have tryed mikg. 3.11 I really didn't like it. I am running Tommy's. 1.0 and love it I have run his Rom from the first one.
Thanks,
Charles
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You tried lux from the store?
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Robobob1221 said:
You tried lux from the store?
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Im running that but cant get it to work can u please explain
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
Im running that but cant get it to work can u please explain
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You've gone into the advanced settings and checked the adjust soft key box? Then set the frequency to always off.
You need to check lux to never be killed. Then bring up the dashboard and refresh you lux value and then the settings should stick. I've found that at night the capacitive keys turn back on though.
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Robobob1221 said:
You've gone into the advanced settings and checked the adjust soft key box? Then set the frequency to always off.
You need to check lux to never be killed. Then bring up the dashboard and refresh you lux value and then the settings should stick. I've found that at night the capacitive keys turn back on though.
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Did what u said and nothing they dont turn off
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
Did what u said and nothing they dont turn off
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You can try the link button to match the settings to a particular lux value. Honestly it took a bit of trial and error to get the settings to stick.
Do the steps before open the dashboard, let it adjust the value. Set your default back light % and then link it. Mine eventually stuck. As I said at night they still come back on. Go figure !
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You can just disasmble the screen and take out the light filters for the 4 keys! That's what I did.
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Dim/Turn off backlight of capacitive buttons

Some ICS ROMs have annoying always-on backlight of the hardware capacitive buttons.
Try one of these to eliminate/dim that :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deskangel.adjbrightness
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.pruss.superdim
According to ShortbusDriver none of these work.
Can someone confirm this works - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26195948&postcount=4
No didn't work either....that would have been an awesome fix though lol
did you try to toggle auto brightness on and off ?
lights should turn off when screen is off.
No capacitive lights do go off with screen....just never go off as long as the screen is on.... for example when watching video a movie let's say....capacitive keys stay on and bright as ever
I see, it exists in CM7 as well.
Probably kernel related.
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there's a bug in cm7 github for this issue,
I'm pretty sure Team Acid will take care of it.
Yes I'm sure they are on it.....I'm just looking for a way on my own.......
Just use screen filter it has the option built in
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Just use screen filter it has the option built in
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Thanks bro, this actually works, but I have to enable it after each button touch.
I put it as the app to launch when double clicking the screen on Apex launcher (currently on Erikmm's MIUI v4).
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Do you guys want them off completely or a set amount of time?
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a set amount of time I think (and my idea, too)
I think it should be like 5 seconds.
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I think it should be like 5 seconds.
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I'll see what I can do
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erikmm said:
Do you guys want them off completely or a set amount of time?
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Timeout please...seemed to be somewhere around 30 secs or so on stock.
edit: now that I reconsider it may have only been like 10 secs top.
I wouldn't mind if the capacitive key lights went off completely but the keys still work....which ever comes first thank you Erik
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I wouldn't mind if the capacitive key lights went off completely but the keys still work....which ever comes first thank you Erik
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I've been looking into it seems like its a change in the light.*.so...
I haven't had a chance to test all roms does anybody know if it's all ICS roms? Or just some?
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I'm thinking its all,I've noticed it with ravers cm9,Brian&JT's cm9,whitehawk's aokp,team acids aokp,and with hebrewaokp.
And now with RemICS
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erikmm said:
I've been looking into it seems like its a change in the light.*.so...
I haven't had a chance to test all roms does anybody know if it's all ICS roms? Or just some?
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It's the same on all ICS roms that I have flashed, and I think I have tested them all
Screen filter is a quick fix...and if you enable navigation bar it works fairly well.

How to keep Captive Key Lights On?

I am on JellyBam but like having the lights on until phone turns off, is there something in settings I missed?
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TheCrow1372 said:
I am on JellyBam but like having the lights on until phone turns off, is there something in settings I missed?
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No/Yes?
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My light stay on until it sleeps. Don't think smthn is wrong
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My light stay on until it sleeps. Don't think smthn is wrong
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Are you on JellyBam or what ROM do you have, I know my lights are active as long as you touch the screen or flip the phone the sensor turns them on but I want them on all the time and only shut off when I turn the phone off it's what I'm use to?
Capacitive Buttons on the play store may help?
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Capacitive Buttons may help?
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Ok and again are you on JellyBam and know where to look for these settings?

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